Simple, hands-on activities that help you create magical moments with your kids!

The Hands on Mission:

Being hands-on with your kids is a simple task that I am on a mission to help parents create memorable childhoods, as stress and guilt-free as possible.

It can be done with simple activities and with stuff you already have at home.

Here’s what you can expect on Hands On As We Grow:

Activities that are simple to put together for your kids. I almost always do activities that use what I have on hand that are fitting for preschoolers, toddlers and even babies occasionally!

Each week I send out a newsletter to subscribers of our hands on activities, sharing what we did that week, passing along a couple of activities that I found elsewhere that I loved, and giving you updates of what’s going on here at home and in my little blog world.

A parenting post here and there. Handing out advice isn’t my forte, but I do have experience of being a mom, so I share my experiences every once in a while.

Occasional reviews of great products for parents.

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I feel like a new mama having so many fun ideas. I used to dread the afternoon, after naps, as it was so boring doing the same thing day after day but now I look forward to our "play" time!- Haley S.

You have changed how I spend time with my kid in so many positive ways! I am now one happy dad that no longer wonders what I am going to do with this little guy for the next 12 hours :P Your site was this first time dad life saver! - Jack C.

It is hard to think of things to keep the 3 year old entertained and engaged while taking care of the baby. Everything we have tried so far from your website, the three year old has loved. Your ideas are so simple and he can do them for hours. HEAVEN!- Karen I.